Company Description
McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc., is an industry elite concrete subcontractor specializing on all applications of vertical, cast-in-place concrete structures, parking garages, high-rises, mid-rises, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, foundations and so much more. The team at McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering unmatched quality in the construction industry. The company is committed to continuous meaningful improvement and innovation for clients, allowing them to be part of the most complex, notable, and record-setting concrete structures in the nation.
Role Description
The Recruiting Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring trades personnel (both union and non-union) to meet workforce demands, and other positions as determined by the Senior Talent and Culture Manager. This role will focus primarily on the Nashville and Indianapolis markets by building relationships with local union representatives and trade organizations, high schools and colleges, attending hiring events, and developing strategies to attract skilled tradespeople. Additionally, they will coordinate with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates to support ongoing and future projects.
Responsibilities
- Source, screen, and hire qualified trades personnel.
- In union markets, develop and maintain strong relationships with local union halls and representatives
- In non union markets, identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with potential hiring sources
- Collaborate with project managers and field leadership to forecast and plan workforce needs
- Source potential candidates through online and in-person channels (e.g. social platforms, professional networks including recruiting from High schools, Trade Schools, Colleges, industry groups etc.)
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of union hiring practices to remain compliant
- Track and manage candidate data, hiring activity, and recruitment metrics
- Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by project
- Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment strategies and candidate engagement
- Follows the proper onboarding process of new hires (I-9 process, E-Verify, drug testing, new employee orientation etc.) and collaborate with other departments to ensure a smooth welcome into the company
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in recruiting, preferably with a focus on skilled trades or union labor
- Understanding of union hiring processes and labor agreements preferred
- Experience recruiting in construction or related industries is highly preferred
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Spanish-speaking ability is preferred to support communication with a diverse workforce
- Ability to travel between the Nashville and Indianapolis markets as needed
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Benefits Overview
- Health insurance options through United Health Care – McHugh shared cost
- Dental insurance through MetLife - McHugh shared cost
- Vision insurance through United Health Care - McHugh shared cost
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance (with option to buy more)
- Company paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (with option to buy more)
- Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (no cost to employee)
- 401K - Eligible on day one, company match varies year to year.
- Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Please note that this position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship
McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, and or any other basis protected by law or company policy. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce including minorities, women, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities.
EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability